Barb and Milt Bloomer of Daytona Beach, FLA on their sail boat... Photo-1594666.30826 - Times Union

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A large section of ground has been washed away near the lock a members of the media gather around Senator Charles Schumer, Congressman Paul Tonko, Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane and Brian Stratton, director of the State's Canal Corporation following a tour of the destruction at Lock 11 on the Erie Canal in Amsterdam on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

A large section of ground has been washed away near the lock a members of the media gather around Senator Charles Schumer, Congressman Paul Tonko, Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane and Brian Stratton, director of the ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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The flood gates located next to Lock 11 on the Erie Canal sustained major damage from the recent flooding of the Mohawk River as seen here on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Senator Charles Schumer along with Congressman Paul Tonko, Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane and Brian Stratton, director of the State's Canal Corporation took a tour of the lock on Monday. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

The flood gates located next to Lock 11 on the Erie Canal sustained major damage from the recent flooding of the Mohawk River as seen here on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Senator Charles Schumer along with ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

The flood gates located next to Lock 11 on the Erie Canal sustained... Photo-1594659.30826 - Times Union

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The flood gates located next to Lock 11 on the Erie Canal sustained major damage from the recent flooding of the Mohawk River as seen here on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Senator Charles Schumer along with Congressman Paul Tonko, Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane and Brian Stratton, director of the State's Canal Corporation took a tour of the lock on Monday. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

The flood gates located next to Lock 11 on the Erie Canal sustained major damage from the recent flooding of the Mohawk River as seen here on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Senator Charles Schumer along with ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

The flood gates located next to Lock 11 on the Erie Canal sustained... Photo-1594660.30826 - Times Union

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The flood gates located next to Lock 11 on the Erie Canal sustained major damage from the recent flooding of the Mohawk River as seen here on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Senator Charles Schumer along with Congressman Paul Tonko, Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane and Brian Stratton, director of the State's Canal Corporation took a tour of the lock on Monday. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

The flood gates located next to Lock 11 on the Erie Canal sustained major damage from the recent flooding of the Mohawk River as seen here on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Senator Charles Schumer along with ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

The flood gates located next to Lock 11 on the Erie Canal sustained... Photo-1594661.30826 - Times Union

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Dick Dragonette of Cleveland, Ohio talks about the trip down the Erie Canal in his sail boat docked at Lock 3 in Waterford, N.Y. Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. His wife Margaret stands on their boat to the right. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Dick Dragonette of Cleveland, Ohio talks about the trip down the Erie Canal in his sail boat docked at Lock 3 in Waterford, N.Y. Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. His wife Margaret stands on their boat to the right. ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

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Margaret and Dick Dragonette of Cleveland, OH due small repairs and clean on their sail boat docked at Lock 3 in Waterford, N.Y. Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Margaret and Dick Dragonette of Cleveland, OH due small repairs and clean on their sail boat docked at Lock 3 in Waterford, N.Y. Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

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Margaret and Dick Dragonette of Cleveland, OH due small repairs and clean on their sail boat docked at Lock 3 in Waterford, N.Y. Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Margaret and Dick Dragonette of Cleveland, OH due small repairs and clean on their sail boat docked at Lock 3 in Waterford, N.Y. Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Margaret and Dick Dragonette of Cleveland, OH due small repairs and... Photo-1594669.30826 - Times Union

Workers look over some of the destruction at Lock 11 on the Erie Canal in Amsterdam on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. The flooding of the Mohawk River severely damaged the flood gates by the lock and many of the buildings. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Workers look over some of the destruction at Lock 11 on the Erie Canal in Amsterdam on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. The flooding of the Mohawk River severely damaged the flood gates by the lock and many of the ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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The Walter Elwood Museum in Amsterdam which sits on ground right near Lock 11 of the Erie Canal, was badly damaged in the recent flooding of the Mohawk River, as seen here on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Senator Charles Schumer along with Congressman Paul Tonko, Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane and Brian Stratton, director of the State's Canal Corporation took a tour of the lock on Monday. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

The Walter Elwood Museum in Amsterdam which sits on ground right near Lock 11 of the Erie Canal, was badly damaged in the recent flooding of the Mohawk River, as seen here on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Senator ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Russo's Grill on West Main St. in Amsterdam had its floor destroyed by flood waters from the Mohawk River. The restaurant is located across the street from Lock 11 on the Erie Canal. The lock also suffered major damage from the flood. Senator Charles Schumer along with Congressman Paul Tonko, Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane and Brian Stratton, director of the State's Canal Corporation took a tour of the lock on Monday. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Russo's Grill on West Main St. in Amsterdam had its floor destroyed by flood waters from the Mohawk River. The restaurant is located across the street from Lock 11 on the Erie Canal. The lock also suffered ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

Russo's Grill on West Main St. in Amsterdam had its floor... Photo-1594907.30826 - Times Union

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The Walter Elwood Museum in Amsterdam which sits on ground right near Lock 11 of the Erie Canal, was badly damaged in the recent flooding of the Mohawk River, as seen here on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Senator Charles Schumer along with Congressman Paul Tonko, Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane and Brian Stratton, director of the State's Canal Corporation took a tour of the lock on Monday. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

The Walter Elwood Museum in Amsterdam which sits on ground right near Lock 11 of the Erie Canal, was badly damaged in the recent flooding of the Mohawk River, as seen here on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Senator ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Senator Charles Schumer, left, talks with Russo's Grill owner Mike Russo and his wife Barbara Russo as they stand inside the restaurant on West Main St. in Amsterdam on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. The recent flooding of the Mohawk River destroyed the floor of the business. The restaurant is located across the street from Lock 11 on the Erie Canal. The lock also suffered major damage from the flood. Senator Schumer along with Congressman Paul Tonko, Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane and Brian Stratton, director of the State's Canal Corporation took a tour of the lock on Monday. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Senator Charles Schumer, left, talks with Russo's Grill owner Mike Russo and his wife Barbara Russo as they stand inside the restaurant on West Main St. in Amsterdam on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. The recent ... more

The Walter Elwood Museum in Amsterdam which sits on ground right near Lock 11 of the Erie Canal, was badly damaged in the recent flooding of the Mohawk River, as seen here on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Senator Charles Schumer along with Congressman Paul Tonko, Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane and Brian Stratton, director of the State's Canal Corporation took a tour of the lock on Monday. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

The Walter Elwood Museum in Amsterdam which sits on ground right near Lock 11 of the Erie Canal, was badly damaged in the recent flooding of the Mohawk River, as seen here on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Senator ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Senator Charles Schumer, right, talks with members of the media after touring the damage at Lock 11 on the Erie Canal in Amsterdam on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Joining Senator Schumer on the tour was Brian Stratton, far left, director of the State's Canal Corporation, Congressman Paul Tonko, third from left, and Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Senator Charles Schumer, right, talks with members of the media after touring the damage at Lock 11 on the Erie Canal in Amsterdam on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Joining Senator Schumer on the tour was Brian ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Senator Charles Schumer, right, talks with members of the media after touring the damage at Lock 11 on the Erie Canal in Amsterdam on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Joining Senator Schumer on the tour was Brian Stratton, far left, director of the State's Canal Corporation, Congressman Paul Tonko, third from left, and Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Senator Charles Schumer, right, talks with members of the media after touring the damage at Lock 11 on the Erie Canal in Amsterdam on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Joining Senator Schumer on the tour was Brian ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Brian Stratton, left, director of the State's Canal Corporation and
Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane talk with members of the media
after touring the damage at Lock 11 on the Erie Canal in Amsterdam on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Brian Stratton, left, director of the State's Canal Corporation and
Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane talk with members of the media
after touring the damage at Lock 11 on the Erie Canal in Amsterdam on Monday, ... more

The Walter Elwood Museum in Amsterdam which sits on ground right near Lock 11 of the Erie Canal, was badly damaged in the recent flooding of the Mohawk River, as seen here on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Senator Charles Schumer along with Congressman Paul Tonko, Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane and Brian Stratton, director of the State's Canal Corporation took a tour of the lock on Monday. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

The Walter Elwood Museum in Amsterdam which sits on ground right near Lock 11 of the Erie Canal, was badly damaged in the recent flooding of the Mohawk River, as seen here on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Senator ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Valerie Laurence of Rotterdam and her son Ethan check out flood waters at Lock 8 on the Mohawk River Thursday Sept. 08, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

Valerie Laurence of Rotterdam and her son Ethan check out flood waters at Lock 8 on the Mohawk River Thursday Sept. 08, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

Photo: John Carl D'Annibale

Valerie Laurence of Rotterdam and her son Ethan check out flood... Photo-1582790.30826 - Times Union

Floodwaters at Lock 8 on the Mohawk River Thursday Sept. 08, 2011.... Photo-1582794.30826 - Times Union

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A view of flood-damaged Lock 9 in Rotterdam Junction on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. (Michael Townsend/ Special to the Times Union)

A view of flood-damaged Lock 9 in Rotterdam Junction on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. (Michael Townsend/ Special to the Times Union)

Photo: Michael Townsend

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A view of flood-damaged Lock 9 in Rotterdam Junction on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. (Michael Townsend/ Special to the Times Union)

A view of flood-damaged Lock 9 in Rotterdam Junction on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. (Michael Townsend/ Special to the Times Union)

Photo: Michael Townsend

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A view of flood-damaged Lock 9 in Rotterdam Junction on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. (Michael Townsend/ Special to the Times Union)

A view of flood-damaged Lock 9 in Rotterdam Junction on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. (Michael Townsend/ Special to the Times Union)

Photo: Michael Townsend

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A view of flood-damaged Lock 9 in Rotterdam Junction on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. (Michael Townsend/ Special to the Times Union)

A view of flood-damaged Lock 9 in Rotterdam Junction on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. (Michael Townsend/ Special to the Times Union)

Photo: Michael Townsend

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Flood waters engulf the lock house at Lock 8 on the Mohawk River Thursday Sept. 08, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

Flood waters engulf the lock house at Lock 8 on the Mohawk River Thursday Sept. 08, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

Photo: John Carl D'Annibale

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A view of flood damaged lock 9 in Rotterdam Junction on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. (Michael Townsend/ Special to the Times Union)

A view of flood damaged lock 9 in Rotterdam Junction on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. (Michael Townsend/ Special to the Times Union)

Photo: Michael Townsend

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Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y. has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 8, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y. has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 8, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam... Photo-1586327.30826 - Times Union

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Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y. has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 9, 2011. Here water rushes under the bridge on the other end of the damaged bridge. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y. has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 9, 2011. Here water rushes under the bridge on the other end of the ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam... Photo-1586328.30826 - Times Union

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Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y. has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 9, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y. has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 9, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam... Photo-1586329.30826 - Times Union

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Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge St. to in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y. has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 9, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge St. to in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y. has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 9, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge St. to in Rotterdam... Photo-1586330.30826 - Times Union

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Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y., has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 9, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y., has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 9, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam... Photo-1586331.30826 - Times Union

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Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y. has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 9, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y. has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 9, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam... Photo-1586332.30826 - Times Union

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Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y., has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 9, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y., has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 9, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam... Photo-1586333.30826 - Times Union

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Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y. has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 9, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge Street in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y. has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 9, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

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Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge St. to in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y. has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 8, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge St. to in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y. has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 8, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge St. to in Rotterdam... Photo-1586559.30826 - Times Union

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Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge St. to in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y. has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 8, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge St. to in Rotterdam Junction , N.Y. has washed away from the Mohawk River flooding on Sept. 8, 2011. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Part of the bridge and land at Lock 9 on Bridge St. to in Rotterdam... Photo-1586561.30826 - Times Union